Ahmanson's Sportive Lemur | |
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Information | |
Common Name | Tsiombikibo Sportive Lemur |
Range | western Madagascar |
Scientific Classification | |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Mammalia |
Order | Primate |
Family | Lepilemuridae |
Genus | Lepilemur |
Species | Lepilemur ahmansonorum (Louis et al., 2006) |
Conservation Status | |
Endangered |
The sportive lemur , is a new species of lemur endemic to Madagascar. It is a relatively small sportive lemur with a total length of about 47 to 54 centimeters, of which 23-25 centimeters are tail. Wright's sportive lemur is found in western Madagascar, living in dry forests.
Originally named Lepilemur ahmansoni, the name was found to be incorrectly formed and was corrected to Lepilemur ahmansonorum in 2009.